Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars! These easy-to-make treats feature a scrumptious peanut butter fudge layer nestled between two layers of chewy oatmeal cookie crumble. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy afternoons, they are a hit with both kids and adults. With minimal preparation required and customizable options for mix-ins, these bars quickly become a favorite dessert. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and watch as they disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour and oats; mix until combined.
- Reserve one heaping cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth. Pour over baked oat crust.
- Crumble half of the reserved oat mixture over the fudge layer, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top followed by the remaining oat mixture.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until lightly browned on top. Cool completely before lifting out and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg